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Gareth Bale Injury: Updates on Real Madrid Forward's Knee and Return

Gareth Bale is set to miss Real Madrid's La Liga clash with Valencia on Sunday after picking up a knee injury.

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Bale Should Return for Season End

Friday, May 6

"Following the tests carried out on [Bale], he has been diagnosed with a joint strain in his right knee. His recovery will continue to be assessed," read a Real statement on Friday.

The Welsh winger should not be a long-term absentee and is likely to return before the end of the season, per football writer Dermot Corrigan: "Madrid say Bale has knee injury and Keylor [Navas] has Achilles injury—both to miss Valencia on Sunday but should be back for Depor following Saturday.